Elton John - Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding (Live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1995) HD

[@donnababylon]

I just saw this video. I was blown away of all the footage that included my brother, Guy. It’s been 11 years since he died. I have a hard time with this song because I can just see him being lifted up on stage to those wonderful synth sounds he was creating. But I so appreciated seeing the closeups, his smile, his set up. I remember him arranging his keyboards like that in the basement (thanks Rick Wakeman) when he was in high school. Yes, I’m an emotional mess right now but at the same time appreciative.

[@jamesrogala]

I saw him many times in concert with Elton, including this tour in 1995, and came to appreciate his talent as an arranger through Elton's stage work. Know his contributions continue to be enjoyed by millions around the world - many fans consider this band to be one of Elton's finest.

[@heisenberg69]

Thank You for sharing. Love.

[@carlosortiz6226]

@@heisenberg69 Thanks for sharing i love this song.

[@BenjiDarius]

OMG Youre Guy's sister! Thats so awesome, your brother was an amazing person and I wish I wouldve seen him in concert

[@ronchiles399]

I Absolutely love Guy. He was Elton's best keyboardist. I'm happy to have seen him perform.

[@richardmbowman]

For me....this is Elton...and Bernie Taupin's...magnum opus...the masterpiece. They have written...composed...many great pieces, but none better than this. None.

[@mikep3186]

Richard Marshall Bowman agreed

[@johntoddtompkins3898]

it is an opus!...I never thought of it like that.

[@richardmbowman]

CANDLE IN THE WIND & others are very good. Great in fact. But this.... This one does it for me.

[@chaschas3199]

Brilliant!

[@liamg2271]

Completely agree. This is an absolute masterpiece.

[@williambilhar2676]

10 em todas as versões 👏👏👏

[@Drums-ve8on]

EJ’s magnum opus! And Ray Cooper is the greatest percussion specialist on the planet.

[@melodymakermark]

That was rippin’ good! If my doctor asks me tomorrow if I’ve done any cardio lately I’ll say yeah, I watched Elton John play Love Lies Bleeding.

[@paulvigg]

RIP Guy Babylon. One of the greatest.

[@hootie191]

love to see ray cooper getting into it..

[@marc3702]

Best intro ever to this song. Ray Cooper nailed it....

[@jaggass]

The Funeral For A Friend intro used more live parts than before as you can see and hear Guy Babylon playing the brass, strings, choir, and Arp parts on his keyboards. It's hard to do fully live and in the 70's and 80's playback was used right until Elton started playing the piano.

[@rustybearden1800]

Love him, hate him, be indifferent about him but you cannot ignore him - when EJ is feeling it he is on fire! He will give every ticket holder in that vast arena every cents worth of the ticket they bought. He always delivers a heart stopping performance backed by seasoned and highly skilled bandmates that will take the performance to the next level. It is the pinnacle of live modern rock music - SO GOOD!

[@davidbagaria8457]

Love It. 😊 Found this song because of dream theater cover.

[@marioazevedoneto8719]

I was there. Rio 1995! 🎶🎵🎶🎵❤⚘

[@andymorgan2962]

This is also in my opinion, the best version !

[@RETG]

Este tema de Elthon Jhon lo estoy escuchando desde que tenía 18 años, hoy tengo 66 y sigo oyendolo, este caballero Elthon Jhon es uno de los pocos que quedan de esa súper generación de verdaderos artistas del rock de esa generación de la época hippie, muchos se han ido ya ,Alvin Lee, Joe Cocker, procol Harum y no sigo nombrando, son muchos y con cada tema, uno mejor que el otro, para muestra un botón, aún hoy en día se puede disfrutar de estas joyas musicales, orgulloso de haber nacido para esta revolución de auténticos talentos que no volverán, por lo menos no hay indicios de nada. viva mi época.

[@eileenryan2248]

My Elton and his band are the GREATEST rock and roll band going. My main man Elton is STILL STANDING. I love you Elton with all my heart. 51years longtime fan here and counting. Eltoooooon.

[@RockForMusic]

Legendary coordination and execution by Guy Babylon the best live performing keyboardist there was in this time and an integral piece of Elton’s greatest band.

[@leokimvideo]

Ok, i'm calling it, BEST VERSION

[@MrGordonGartrelle]

No Dee Murray? No way.

[@tonyrosewell1488]

What a fantastic performance of this masterpiece by the greatest band!

[@oztoob]

When the best do their thing. Pure talent

[@llschnitz]

Seen and heard him perform this song Dozens of times. This May Be The Best of All. Timing is great. Solos are great. Band is extremely tight. Boy is this great!

[@mj2672]

the last concert we went to Ray Cooper did a solo.....and we all lost our voice screaming it was so incredible!!!

[@phillipwalker6517]

This is the best ever Elton John / Bernie Taupin music ever. Back in the day, I saw a couple performing a dance routine on ice to this and it was outstanding. At the end, the audience went crazy. I have tried many times to find it on the net with no luck. I will keep trying, it was fabulous.

[@feegureeetout]

Incredible guitar harmonies. Kick ass piano. Drummer holding it together. Awesome, but miss those casatonettes in the intro.

[@zouthiias2404]

The roses in the window box Have tilted to one side Everything about this house Was born to grow and die Oh it doesn't seem a year ago To this very day You said I'm sorry honey If I don't change the pace I can't face another day And love lies bleeding in my hand Oh it kills me to think of you with another man I was playing rock and roll and you were just a fan But my guitar couldn't hold you So I split the band Love lies bleeding in my hands I wonder if those changes Have left a scar on you Like all the burning hoops of fire That you and I passed through You're a bluebird on a telegraph line I hope you're happy now Well if the wind of change comes down your way girl You'll make it back somehow And love lies bleeding in my hand Oh it kills me to think of you with another man I was playing rock and roll and you were just a fan But my guitar couldn't hold you So I split the band Love lies bleeding in my hands And love lies bleeding in my hand Oh it kills me to think of you with another man I was playing rock and roll and you were just a fan But my guitar couldn't hold you So I split the band Love lies bleeding in my hands

[@paulrandall1448]

Yes, Bernie Taupin . . . Brilliant.

[@gazmanson7340]

This version is absolutely top drawer. Love the pace, which Elton clearly is directing on the fly ...genius.

[@stevespott1364]

What are you talking about ?

[@wjb8709]

Oh my. That is the best version of that song I've heard in a long. long time. Bravo.

[@DeanHenry-hm9bd]

Awesome video!

[@crossbow3539]

Sound quality wise this is the best version I’ve found of this masterpiece tempo may be a little fast though

[@gaminglegend]

Reminds me of 1982 tempos

[@bender6959]

Show live in Rio de Janeiro 1995

[@jameskrys5286]

I think I saw this tour. I recall Davey Johnstone playing that Steinberger guitar.

[@MJ-qb5ph]

Masterpiece!

[@andymorgan2962]

Favourite song , EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NoName-ge6wc]

Masterpiece.

[@lauragroce3816]

Fantastic and leaves me longing for my mid life high.

[@Mr8otter]

seen him 3 times never disappointed.

[@andreasmith5923]

Brilliant. Elton is the greatest

[@georgejohnson1124]

Excellent views of ALL musicians...........................

[@margaretrielly7323]

7:20. Enough said. Just lovely

[@paulsummers2640]

Ray Cooper is a MONSTER!

[@larrycanupp411]

Summer camp, 1974. I was ten. The old dude that was the bunk counselor was around 16. He would play rock (AOR) album's all night as a way for him to sleep without any regard how it may have impacted the 20, or so ten year old boys. Until... he played the best of all of Elton John's albums. When the needle scratched it's groove into the song, "Funeral for a Friend", I felt that my newly discovered "me" was about to embark on a musical journey. Pro Tip: When diving into Sir Elton's music, best to work backwards from this album.

[@lynnecaff]

One of Sir E's best ever songs

[@donnavarall1594]

sorry im very busy today but this song and video is v ery enjoyable,,,

[@bill1589]

Exquisite! even if I am tripping over my tongue trying to stretch the syllables as I sing along

[@billmolash6589]

Sure love watching John Jorgensen in the band.

[@napoliansolo7865]

This and Your Song, have always done it for me.

[@napoliansolo7865]

It's fun watching those two guitarist trying to upstage each other.

[@andymorgan2962]

Still love it !!!!!

[@aristotle5698]

Love that piano sound

[@AteumasterProg]

Coisa mais linda!

[@rosemariepietracate]

sou apaixonada por essa canção...

[@steveknight7495]

Master piece..........

[@paulrandall1448]

Just imagine this being played to Wolfgang Mozart - first just the sound (I wonder if he could even identify more than the piano and drums) and then again with video as well . . . He would be absolutely blown away by the arrangements and depth of sound especially in the synthesizer intro, and again seeing there are only seven performers . . . and no sheet music . . . and no conductor either !!

[@saintjames9015]

Massive talent

[@Mr8otter]

the best song in his music hall

[@gordonm7038]

Roy Poteete It's his Gate to an epic landscape of musical grandeur!

[@deansaylor9164]

Maybe my favorite song to listen while working out I’m sure the neighbors know when I workout .just sayin

[@garyconner6151]

Great britain.elton john.the best.

[@johnkuehl6163]

This reminds me of that scene in “ That thing you Do “ where Guy starts off playing the song way too fast .. the tempo on this version is really upbeat !

[@heisenberg69]

каждому гордому русскому солдату - любовь лежит, истекая кровью, в твоих руках - it's up to every single one of you! To YOU!!! Sir John got it right, love lies bleeding in YOUR hands!

[@edisonvicuna4534]

...q poesia viva el rock x siempre ...muerte al regueton....

[@martinjonsson9596]

Wow!

[@lauragroce3816]

It is for sure

[@robertobianchissimo2784]

Ray eccezionale

[@chestnut9987]

Wow - the intro (voice here not as strong) - love this song....

[@chicanobear13]

Your cuckoo!.. sounds good..not 20something voice, but damn good 👌

[@satyabratamishra4670]

his voice here is way stronger than it was in the 70s

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

FUCK YEAH!!!

[@jemorganmorgan9502]

Wow

[@andymorgan2962]

Ok, watching it again !

[@jamesmilardo5694]

Wheres Nigel Olson? . RIP DEE MURRAY BASSIST!!!!

[@samdavepollard]

belter

[@nines_1559]

전설의 라이브다 전설의..

[@ikay1966]

Greatest after the Beatles !

[@markproulx1472]

Damn!

[@robertobianchissimo2784]

Ray Cooper

[@oobrocks]

I place this song up there with Bohemian Rhapsody and Stairway to Heaven 🎉

[@ALEXX-MUSIC-VIDEO]

Исполнитель: Элтон Джон Альбом: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Дата выпуска: 1973 г. Жанр: Рок

[@raimundamarques949]

DEUS EXISTE, CARALHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Mr8otter]

if you like this check out his concert to raise $ for The Royal Music school. its awesome......93 pcs orchrstra from the school of music.

[@james18959]

Wheres Nigel Olsson??

[@jamesmilardo5694]

James Milardo I know.. Its not the same rythem section without Nigel & Dee Murray.RIP..... . This drummer is rushing it. Too fast!!!

[@gaminglegend]

WAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH HOH HOH HOH

[@Просвет-у4в]

Очень чистый ,рафинированный( музыканты - профи,особенной Ray Cooper)для сцены ...Не обошлось без минусовок...Личное мнение...

[@CentaurPress]

Bass player didn’t get much screen time

[@georgegemmell6382]

Whose on bass!. ? Thought Guy was with him then!

[@coleent.7710]

Where is Nigel?!???!?

[@Senpai077]

Flamengo don't have a stadium..

[@xciceroguy]

Dan Cooper

[@lauragroce3816]

Elton is a bomb. But Bernie was his savior

[@darrenbeakhouse4835]

The guitarists stole this performance. Where's Elton?

[@georgejohnson1124]

He's the guy in the B&W checkered suit playing piano......................

[@livispuzzled]

George Johnson r/woosh

[@mll1206]

Darren Beakhouse Dave’s Johnstone is one of the best guitar players and music directors in the business....

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

Coop has lost his mind!!! lol

[@luizclaudiofreitas4628]

Devia ter focado mais o baterista.

[@sarahmaddick9880]

fortnite live

[@14moldyhamsandwich]

off key but great performance

[@rickrickster7448]

I love the song but was it wiht Elton and always singing with his lips against the mic.? Does he not have confidence in his sound people or something ...?? Weird. Also,, this version is super hurried and fast... what's up with that? Sounds horrible.

[@gordonm7038]

rick rickster That's a mic technique that doesn't always work. It's about spitting out the wordies so they convey the heart's feeling. Great when it works!

[@joeysahouria5058]

Also, to make up for the higher tempo (not hurried), they added more solos. DO YOUR DAMN RESEARCH.

[@lpark8]

Wow